1997 Buick Lesabre: check engine light

Filed Feb 28, 2024 · Engine, Locks · 196,400 miles · NC · crash

The contact's friend owns a 1997 Buick LeSabre The contact stated that the hood was difficult to open and close. The latch was in the correct location. The contact stated that while her roommate was driving at 45 MPH, the hood opened and detached. The driver pulled over, and a 2012 Chevrolet crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The air bags did not deploy, and there was no fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was drivable. The contact called the dealer, who informed them that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 196,400.

Filed Apr 17, 2012 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · NJ

I have not seen a fire yet but it has been smoking in the front of the car since 2010 when I brought the car used for 2800.00 at jims towing service in elizabeth new jersey and every time the car broke down whether it was electrical or what he had gotten mad at me for not bringing it to him and then the check engine kept on coming on and come to find out last month and the car cost me 2000.00 dollars to fix and the month before that the garage I went to navarro's had fixed the horn because that was going on and off again and sometimes the lights flicker and other things and now the security alarm does not work and yesterday while shopping I asked my daughter what that sound was it was my horn again shorting and disconnected it again it has done that too many times and I cannot afford a new car with 6 people living in my house and iam the only one working right now and does any mechanic know what they are doing anymore and I need the car to get back and forth I don't know what to do anymore and when I said that the car cost me 2000.00 to fix there was a crack in the block of the engine and for awhile now I have manually do the locks on my doors and cannot replace the passenger side electric switch because no one has it anymore help don't need car to catch on fire and it has been smoking alot lately with the horn connected it is not connected now. When the new incident happened it was parked in the parking lot and security officer came.

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Engine · 130,104 miles · TN

Dt: while driving 30 MPH the check engine light came and the engine overheated. This was the first incident of this type. The contact owns a buick lesabre that has a plastic intake called a plenum. This device cracked and allowed engine coolant to be mixed with the oil. This caused a vapor lock. Now, two of the cylinders show zero compression, and a third shows a pressure of 60 pounds. The engine was totaled and must be replaced. Vehicle was towed to an automobile repair shop, and the mechanic made these terminations. The contact was referred to a buick dealer, who said they do not feel that this was a manufacturing defect. At this time, no repairs or corrections have been made.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

1997 buick lesabre backfires at startup, engine light illuminates, and the vehicle stalls without warning. *mr there was a whining noise when the vehicle was started and rear brake noise was intermittent. The consumer requested info in reference to warranties related to his make/model. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · NE

Hello, I had a problem with my car hesitating going up a small grade or sometimes just driving down the road and took it back to the dealer. They told me it was a spark plug and fixed it. The problem continued and I took it to another dealer who said I needed a new transmission. Besides a new transmission, they also replaced the intake manifold gasket and put new brakes on the front with rotors. The receipt from the garage says the transmission had an 1870 trouble code. My car was purchased new and had 52,000 miles on it. The total cost was 4200.00. I asked the gm people for help with this expense as I am a single mother working 2 jobs and did not get a reply. I took out another loan to pay for this. Now, with almost 80,000 miles, the transmission is doing the same thing and my friend with a computer says it is the 1870 trouble code (when the check engine light comes on). I can not afford to spend another 4000.00 for another transmission.

Filed Apr 15, 2003 · Engine · 161,000 miles · MI

Erratic engine performance and occasional "check engine" light reported several weeks ago when vehicle was in for minor repair. Independent delco garage owner indicated stored codes were for "o2 sensor" - however it appeared to be functioning normally at that time. On friday 4/11/03, erratic engine performance (missing, loss of performance) caused me to head towards garage for further investigation. En route, vehicle stalled out, and refused to restart (at one point, a back fire occurred during restart attempt. Had vehicle towed to garage, and during subsequent inspection, it was discovered the heat from the "egr" pipe from the lower intake manifold had damaged the upper composite manifold, causing a coolant leak into the intake. Stored codes at this time indicated o2 sensor, misfire and catalytic converter. Owner indicated these readings were consistent with his experience, and informed me that they have replaced at least a dozen to 18 upper intakes in past 18 months. Quoting him "we're just a small garage". I have also been told that when he called local gm dealership (to inquire on availability of parts) he was told "we have so many of these in stock that we can't even put them up on the shelves they are stacked in the aisle." what is most disconcerting is when I called buick division general motors corp customer assistance center I was told by kevin dam (sp?) and darlene vega (sp?) that there was no known complaints, investigations or recalls regarding this problem. After reviewing this site and your investigation(s) - someone is grossly misinformed! And it appeared the manufacturer may even be participating in denial and/or misrepresentation in this matter. My inquiry (complaint or whatever they call it) was given the number 1-89860067. It seems to me that we all have a ticking bomb on our hands ... Unfortunately, I drive it to work each day! Can you help me?.

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Engine · OH

While driving vehicle, the check engine light came on. It failed to go off. Taken vehicle to a mechanic and had the sensors replaced. The engine problem was the egr valve which caused the vehicle to be sluggish. Took to a different mechanic and the wires and sensors were replaced again. Vehicle taken for test drive and check engine light came on. Restarted vehicle after turning it off and it back fired. Had cracked the plastic intake phebem, which needs to be replaced. Ts

Filed Dec 23, 2002 · Engine · KY

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed the engine light comes on and will stay on the remainder of the time the vehicle is being operated. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Aug 28, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Transmissing surged when climbing hills, replace the throttle sensor, know the check engine light comes on. Surging getting worse, then buick sent a letter on the bolt in the transmission, that fixed it.

Filed Nov 12, 1999 · Acceleration · NJ

Rpms race, check engine light is illuminating on the dash and vehicle hesitates/ stalls and will not accelerate. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Engine · CA

Possible engine failure, check engine light illuminating.